Purpose
This training covers methods for analyzing spatial clusters, as originally discussed in the CDC/ATSDR Guidelines for Examining Unusual Patterns of Cancer and Environmental Concerns.
Training overview
The recorded training above covers basic concepts, software and methods for analyzing spatial clusters, as originally discussed in the CDC/ATSDR Guidelines for Examining Unusual Patterns of Cancer and Environmental Concerns. The concept of spatial clustering (aka spatial autocorrelation) and a method of spatial cluster detection are defined in the context of describing geographic patterns of cancer. Concepts and methods are demonstrated using freely available software, describing spatial patterns of prostate cancer and lung cancer. The presentation discusses further considerations of data and methods when studying geographic patterns of cancer.
The training resource documents below provide step-by-step tutorials for spatial clustering and spatial cluster detection analysis. Supporting information on the software used, download instructions, data used for demonstration and further details on the respective analyses is provided in the background document.